STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- “An Evening in Venice” will be hosted by Casa Belvedere, The Italian Cultural Foundation, on Saturday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at its center at 76 Howard Ave., Grymes Hill.

The evening will include dinner and spirits, live music, raffles, prizes and silent auction. Cocktail or festive attire is expected. Carnevale masks and costumes are welcome.

Tickets are $90. Space is limited. Reservations are required by noon, Thursday. For more information, call 718-273-7660 or email info@casa-belvedere.org.

Special features for the evening will include a Venetian photo display by Anita Sanseverino and a cake designed exclusively for this occasion presented by a local up-and-coming cake artist.

Parking will be available directly across the street in the lots at Notre Dame Academy.

Casa Belvedere, the Italian Cultural Foundation of Staten Island, seeks to preserve and promote an appreciation of Italian heritage. Proceeds from this event will benefit numerous programs, activities, Italian language course offerings and the restoration of its landmarked Italiante mansion.